Abstract: A garment protective system includes a protective member and an adjustable member. In another aspect of the present invention, body armor inside a jacket is repositionable due to adjustment of a coupled adjustment strap. A further aspect of the present invention provides a waist belt adjustably coupled to a shoulder area and/or a back area of a jacket.

Abstract: A garment having a ventilated garment closure system including a vented zipper is provided. A first flap is disposed on a first side of a vented zipper, and a second flap disposed on a second side of the vented zipper.

Abstract: A ventilated and water-resistant garment is provided. The ventilated garment has at least one vent disposed in a wind-resistant protective material layer and has a closure to selectively permit fluid flow through the vent. A breathable material underlies the vent. The vent has a securing strap with a fastener that secures with a complementary fastener to ensure that the breathable material is substantially exposed to promote fluid flow through the breathable material. A pair of vents is preferably provided in the garment with each have a securing strap with a fastener that removably engages with the complementary fastener on the other securing strap to enhance flow through the vents. Further, double-vent water-resistant openings are provided, having a primary and a secondary closable opening, which can be offset from one another to enhance water and fluid impermeability while providing ventilation.

Abstract: A hybrid motorsport garment is provided. The garment includes at least one leg covering and a knee padding and protective assembly. The knee padding and protective assembly includes a knee frame and a cylindrical shaped object.

Abstract: A ventilated garment is provided. Another aspect of the present invention employs a jacket having a body portion with sleeves and a torso, and a removable shell portion having a sleeve and a laterally elongated chest and/or back segment. A further aspect of the present invention provides aesthetically pleasing interfaces between air permeable and air blocking segments.

Abstract: A domed stitchable display article having a substrate base formed from a laminated plastic and fabric. Printing images are applied to the upper surface and are encapsulated by a dome formed from a poly,urethane rubber. A barrier is applied to the upper surface to alter the surface tension of the upper surface and limit outward flow of polyurethane during the fabrication portion. The substrate base forms stitchable flange portions.

Abstract: A domed stitchable display article having a substrate base formed from a laminated plastic and fabric. Printing images are applied to the upper surface and are encapsulated by a dome formed from a polyurethane rubber. A barrier is applied to the upper surface to alter the surface tension of the upper surface and limit outward flow of polyurethane during the fabrication portion. The substrate base forms stitchable flange portions.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for testing the cure properties of a visco-elastic material sample enclosed under pressure between heated dies and on the top only of a rotor. The rotor overlying a cured elastomer sealing and heat-sink member subjects the sample to oscillatory shear, and the torque is measured as an indication of the viscosity of the sample.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for testing the cure properties of a visco-elastic material sample enclosed under pressure between heated dies and on the top only of a rotor. The rotor overlying a cured elastomer sealing and heat-sink member subjects the sample to oscillatory shear, and the torque is measured as an indication of the viscosity of the sample.

Abstract: An adapter (70) for supporting a taper candle and chimney glass on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes a plate (72), a candle holder (76), end clip (74) for snap-releasable engagement with the inner ring of the candle ring, and a chimney glass holder (80). The candle ring (16) preferably includes radial extensions or runners (90) in order to form a swag centerpiece.

Abstract: An adapter (70) for supporting a taper candle and chimney glass on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes a plate (72), a candle holder (76), end clips (74) for snap-releasable engagement with the inner ring of the candle ring, and a chimney glass holder (80).

Abstract: An adapter (18) for supporting one of more taper candles instead of a single pillar candle, on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes an elongated plate (30), one or more candle holders (32), and end clips (36) for snap-releaseable engagement with the inner ring of the candle ring. A second embodiment (50) is adapted for supporting a single taper candle with a smaller candle ring.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling fluency of hydrocarbon fluids having a kinematic viscosity in the range of 350 seconds Saybolt Universal to 10,000 seconds Saybolt Universal at 100.degree. F. Electromagnetic waves generated by a power source are directed through a dielectric medium towards a contained hydrocarbon fluid of the foregoing type. The electromagnetic energy is converted into thermal energy within the hydrocarbon fluid for controlling its fluency.